Looking for a unique gift that won't break the bank? Try a gift in a bottle. All of these gifts fit nicely inside an empty drink or food bottle:
FOR KIDS
Color-By-Number Bottle
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Print a big stack of color-by-number pages, and add a set of colored pencils that are all sharpened and ready to go.
Coloring Pages Bottle
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Print lots of coloring pages; roll them up, and add crayons.
Origami Bottle
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Roll up several small bundles of origami paper (they'll fit in the bottle better than one big bundle), and include instructions for several origami projects.
Paper Airplane Bottle
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Print out the plans for a variety of paper airplane designs. Then, roll them up, and insert them in the bottle.
Paper Dolls
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Print out a paper doll, and all of her fabulous accessories. Then, tuck them inside a bottle with crayons or markers. Add yarn and googly eyes for even more fun.
Friendship Bracelet Bottle
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Fill a bottle with brightly colored skeins of embroidery floss. Tuck in the instructions for a few different friendship bracelet designs.
Jewelry Making Bottle
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Stick some elastic string or cording inside a bottle. Then, fill it to the top with beads.
Water Balloon Bottle
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Pick up a couple packs of water balloons at the dollar store, and stuff them inside a bottle.
Balloon Animal Bottle
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Turn a kiddo on to balloon twisting by filling a bottle with balloons and balloon animal instructions – everything they need to get started.
